Fishers And Related Fishing Workers
Employer
112 Friery Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
United States
Job description
Job requires workers to prepare the fishing trawler for fishing activities; using and placing nets into water and retrieving them, sorting and heading (removing head) shrimp using hand held tools such as knives; place shrimp into containers and icing down shrimp to preserve catch; moping and cleaning work area and equipment. Employer will pay Prevailing Wage & Overtime, or an average of $15.00 to $19.00 per (100 lbs) of headed shrimp depending on the market, or a percentage of the total catch profits (usually 35% and split between a crew of 3 to 4 maximum), whichever is greater.
Special Requirements
3 months of shrimp trawler fishing working experience required. Worker must have "sea legs" and be able to work on a fishing trawler in slightly turbulent waters from periods longer than a couple of weeks. Must have basic knowledge of basic safety aboard a fishing trawler.